Hey everyone thanks for watching. Just so you know we don't get the AMG variant here yet. But since these were price matched (and the AMG is probably going to be ~$60K CAD) and some of the only AWD hatch options in Canada, we GON AND DUN IT. Enjoy

@WhiteGoldSynesthesia

5 жыл бұрын

THEY ONLY GON AN DUNNIT

@elaxtenband2c516

5 жыл бұрын

THEY GON AND DUN IT LADS!

@Vittra0

5 жыл бұрын

A35 AMG seems to be positioned as a direct Golf R competitor and should be similarly priced. A45 & A45 S will be in that higher price bracket though.. if we get them.

@danisantabarbara5931

5 жыл бұрын

James Engelsman I’d choose the Golf R because of how inconspicuous it looks before it pulls out like an RS4. Great review guys, thanks a lot.

@dr.armanassadi5736

5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to see you with 2019 BMW 3 series, C class and A4. Thanks

4:10 WTF is up with those eyes?!?

@saadchennafi7488

4 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

@khvidtube1617

4 жыл бұрын

And your eyes too! You have a quick eye.

"It's Mocha Anthracite Metallic!!" - James Engelsman, 2019

Golf R all day everyday! I just bought one, so much fun!

@knightridder2002

3 жыл бұрын

me 2 for the Golf R

@AmsterdamSam

3 жыл бұрын

boringggg, buy an alfa romeo if you want fun

@broski464

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmsterdamSam Sounds like fun, if you like having reliability issues.

@ballathug8404

3 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on your coolant level. Look it up Johnny

@sam...4299

3 жыл бұрын

Facts😍👍

James and Thomas all your videos at Throttle House are perfectly instructive, fun to watch and most of all, I appreciate the fact your comments are real, not guided by PR of car companies like Car Guides out there seems to be. Thanks guys and continue your good work !!

Man, that blue (and the Cornflower Blue on the GTI Rabbit) make me second-guess my Lapiz blue choice. Beautiful colours!

@synysterdemon

5 жыл бұрын

The Lapiz blue is really nice. I wouldn't regret your choice, you got an R ;)

@ethanDAboss11

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I also have lapiz blue. I got my R last May and I absolutely love it to pieces but now that they have the 40 colors in the US, part of me wishes I waited a tad bit longer. Although, I was already waiting over a year for VW to bring over the facelifted MK 7.5 with the digital gauge cluster to the US. I'm happy with my choice.

@hellboy1976

5 жыл бұрын

@@synysterdemon True, and I realize how lucky I am. I'm mostly annoyed at my own decision-making practice. Somethings blind me to others and I miss out on making a more sound choice for myself. But, that being said, I get to drive an R and it's truly a fun drive!

@hellboy1976

5 жыл бұрын

Be as careful as possible with the paint. The Lapiz is a very soft colour, and I already had a tiny swirl corrected (my own fault),.

@TheSinMOG

5 жыл бұрын

@@hellboy1976 Your stinking telling me! That paint is so damn easy to scratch! I got fed up with the correction and upkeep and got the whole front end clear bra'd. Then I got the entire car ceramic coated with CeramicPro. As my daily driver which sits outside all the time this was the best and most reasonable way to protect the car. I'm loving the results.

I'd pick the a class, quick enough for me and I really like the style and tech

eaaaaaaaasy choice GOLF R .. if it was A35 then it would be difficult to choose

@hazzaknox1069

3 жыл бұрын

A35s are a lot duller to drive... i'd keep with the r of I was looking for a fun car. A250 4Matic wins me over overall though! 👍

"What's real anymore?". That made me laugh. Well, subscribed.

I have a 2019 Golf R in white and it's sweet!

We need Throttle House and TheStraightPipes collab!

@matthewlongtin4148

5 жыл бұрын

I could imagine the intro now!

@pappyodanial

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like that would be like smashing hydrogen atoms together. Not good.

@caglioso

5 жыл бұрын

Respectfully disagree. I like the dynamic of TH and wouldn’t want it soiled by the other Canadian duo.

@BMWROYAL

5 жыл бұрын

BASITH PH straight pipes doesn’t give real reviews they feel more like ads

@kevinn6882

5 жыл бұрын

They are the same people.

Great job. The comparisons are most informative.

A35 is what you need to compare to the golf R and is price matched to the golf. not some silly A250

@cyrose1935

5 жыл бұрын

Completely agree although they do not have the A35 in North America yet - although i might be wrong

@omarsabbouh1237

5 жыл бұрын

Just wait for the a45 and a45s

@Km12345rrrr

4 жыл бұрын

Batata they are like 15-20 k more

@razah5927

4 жыл бұрын

Batata a45s is with the rs3 and the bmw m2 much more expensive than the r it blows the r away

@komentierer

4 жыл бұрын

But the A35 is far more expensive

Did I hear someone saying sorry? Sorry I brought that up. I'll take fun to drive over luxury every time.

Great cars to compare, really interesting! I’ve got a GTI and I was still on the fence after seeing that Mercedes’ interior

Your intros kill me and i love them! Y’all are my new favorite channel.

I really like the casual review format, ty very much.

You guys are TOP NOTCH....one of the best channels on KZread

The intro killed me again as usual. Mocha anthracite metallic. lmaoo. You guys are the best.

7:40 Funniest comparison i've ever heard... Potholes from the moon :v

I really looked at these two cars when I was in the market and actually bought a Golf R DSG in 91 Blue and absolutely love it! The thing with the R is you can make a couple very easy modifications and gain gobs of power and it is actually fun to take to the track. The Mercedes looks good and has a great interior, but these ultimately should attract 2 very different buyers.

I agree with Thomas and James, it’s like splitting hairs as the cars are so comparable in most categories. As much as I love the Golf R as kind of the gold standard for hot hatches I think I would select the Mercedes for the higher level of tech and the luxurious cabin! Another great review, I love these guys!

Love this channel! Always awesome videos

You guys' rock. Very well-done assessment of a very difficult decision. Bravo!

@ 4:09 you need to put that eye of yours in a horror movie... LOL

@michaeladamowicz6782

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah thought the same thing

Great review with really good points made. For I think the Mercedes A35 is a better comparison to the Golf R and that is the choice I'm thinking about at the moment. Keep up the good work chaps.

You guys deserve a lot more subs !!!

You guys are great. Thanks.

I just can get enough of this channel, LOVE IT 🔥🔥🔥

Really close call! After watching I am not sure what I would pick. The fun of the drive every day or the luxury every day. Either one seems good!

I'd love to get a Golf R, but it's not something I'd like to own out of warranty. This does not detract in any way from the quality of this video and the editing work though, such a treat to watch.

Golf R all day man,....come on.

Chris Harris says Golf R.....I go with Golf R!

Apparantly the Spectrum range of color option has just been dropped for Canada. Probably not enough orders which caused very long wait times for the special colors. I guess the 3k extra was too much for most. Great review guys.

4:10 James’ bulging eye through the steering wheel spoke 🤣

I’ll take performance over tech

@HaultRxst

3 жыл бұрын

A45s has both and A35

@nikomoin7604

3 жыл бұрын

@@HaultRxst well the a45 is way more expensive

Since we don't get the A250 hatch in the states, the Golf R is a no brainer. Also, the novelty of the Merc's tech would wear off, whilst the fun factor of the R would not get old.

@edak1

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The interior tech is nice to show off and passengers will say it's really nice, but when I get into my R it makes me smile every time because as you say, it's fun! That's what is important to me as a driver.

Those collective I’m sorry’s really made me(an American) feel much better. Thankyou Throttlehouse

I currently have a focus ST and these are actually 2 that I’m considering and you guys hit all the points exactly. I’ve basically decided to just wait for the mk8 golf R

@jamesengelsman9369

5 жыл бұрын

Could be a few years but probably worth it!

The thing I love so much about VW and how they build the GTI and Golf is tunability. They tune so damn well. A stock GTI and Golf R is pretty awesome, but all you gotta do is a stage 1 tune on either of them and you get massive gains. Close to 100 extra horse power and torque. Its amazing. The stock components handle everything like it was supposed to have that power.

I got the A220 sedan myself. Really nice place to be in, listening to some 80s synthwave at night. Totes recommend.

Destined for stardom boys...another great production!

Which one would you buy used today now that the warranties are running out on them? Late to the show but great content here. Thanks

Would probably grab the Golf R if I had to choose, but man the Mercedes interior design and tech is something else

Oh I laughed so hard on James's face expression in intro!

Grew up with Mercedes. Had a Golf for a city runabout. Here in Canada, the best is the R - which I bought a few months ago - in Gingsta Yellow! (I wanted people to be warned a long way off - also easy to find in the parking lot)... IT. IS. GREAT. Got the manual because I like to row, but was really impressed by the DSG at the dealer. Fun to throw about on the back roads in Ottawa. Love It!

I kept the standard seat cover instead of the AMP Sport option. I personally feel the standard seat cover is more upscale-ish.

Great boot space test!

I love my ‘17R and can’t think of a better daily in the Finger Lakes (NY).

great video guys, having currently owned the golf mk7, id go for A class for the interior

I already have the R. And I can’t wait to get out of work daily, just to drive her home. I have the manual and it’s a blast. Also stage 1 APR tune and the car is an absolute beast

@221988bryan

4 жыл бұрын

NoLongerHuman13 how is your stock clutch holding

Hi, just took delivery of a A250 AMG, wow the interior and interface is awesome, my other car is a 2017 GTI and the 2 compliment each other perfectly The Mercs party piece is the multi beam DRL lights It like a curtain opening and closing over the dark patches Hey Mercedes going to quit the job with my kids cross questioning every few seconds

@normanran3589

4 жыл бұрын

for you A250, when you safety stop at light, after 1-2 sec, do you feel your brake pedal starting to sink?

Only just discovered these two. Love them so far

@jamesengelsman9369

5 жыл бұрын

M2_shellz thanks mate! Glad to have you with us!

Easy choice for me. The "R." The MB is beautiful but I love a hatch and that makes the "R" (slightly) more available here in the US than the MB.

Hey guys. Great review. The list you are talking about from Mercedes to use with the MBUX - can you share it ?

I’m a recent MB convert and I LOVE everything they are doing, but if I were to choose between these 2 it’d be the Golf because I need power over insane luxury right now... Luckily the GLC63 fits both bills and that’s the direction I’m heading... 🤪

@DonsShed

5 жыл бұрын

I'm finding it hard not to go to the MB Dealer here and buy a GLC63!!! I'm in love with them!!! BUT, now I'm trying not to spend too much money on my car, as I mainly only travel 12kms per day to/from work. LOL :) I bought a new ML63 in 2012 and have missed it ever since I sold it..... so a GLC63 would be great. Good Luck :)

This is an easy one for me, Type-R for sure! - Oh wait, JK! - Hands down the Golf R! - It's between an AWD luxury hatch or an AWD fast hatch that has a really upscale interior - GOLF R for sure! ;-)

Sounds like we should wait for the new golf R next year. Best of both worlds (hopefully).

Currently researching how to import an A-class hatch to the US... I had no idea they got the hatch in Canada!

Golf R. I've always wanted a VW hatchback and I currently drive a dual clutch vehicle. A VW dealer near me offers a lifetime powertrain warranty on thie R, so it's making a strong case for my next car. Love your channel guys!

Any chance you might compare Golf R to Stelvio Ti? Different class but several threads in the forum show similar audience for both.

Blue envy aside, I love my Golf R so far (bought new a month ago). Fast, fun as hell, and practical enough. I'm coming from 3 Infinitis over the past 12 years, and felt I needed to try something new, and couldn't be happier. Well, less piano black if only because I have mild OCD and can't accept dust, so I have a microfibre at the ready constantly :/

@OliverHoffmannDesign

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! What's with bloody piano black? I too keep a dusting accessory handy, but I would rather collect the dust and dump it on the interior design department at VW

@hellboy1976

5 жыл бұрын

@@OliverHoffmannDesign On the one hand, I like it, but it's seemingly frail with regards to scratches, and yes dust. I think they could have used it as an accent at best. Take a page from Audi in how they approach their interiors. Same restraint, no piano black :P

@DonsShed

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Clark W :) do you have any issues seeing outside with the Digital Screen at night? I heard it can be too bright?

@hellboy1976

5 жыл бұрын

@@DonsShed I haven't found it to be too bad, though I haven't been on any long nighttime drives, so I'm not sure if there would be more eye fatigue from it, but it can be dimmed a bit. Take note if you're buying one, the performance gauges on the centre screen (G-Force, Boost Pressure, etc.) only come equipped with the Driver Assist package. I did not know this, and I'll be damned if it's stated anywhere on the site. It's a little thing, but I was disappointed when instead of a cool G-meter, I was greeted with a "Blue driving trainer". Yeah, because that's why I bought a Golf R, to be economical :P

@DonsShed

5 жыл бұрын

@@hellboy1976 Thanks for that :) Yer, I think we (in Australia) get the Driver Assist Package as standard, but thanks for the tip anyway :) Over here the only Options are Sunroof and Audio Package

That seems a tough one, but the tech gap between gane me over Cheers!

Yall are the best

I like the idea of price match head to head

Fast performance AWD hatches are amazing. Ford, Mitsubishi, Subaru, please come back your hatches were beautiful! Honda, can you pretend to try AWD? You’ve already perfected Acura’s SH-AWD, give it a racing performance application

You guys are awesome. But you could have demonstrated the interior of the Mercedes more, especially the interior lighting which is unique in this class

4:10 The eye of Thundera

Golf R because I already have a 2016 one. But I've taken it to the next level with APR stage 2+. I'd love to drive the A250 [love the looks and interior] but don't want to give up the performance. I'm 71 but not dead yet.

You guys should have compared the Mercedes with the Audi A3 2.0 tfsi Quattro version as it’s more similar in price and power to the merc.

@slooriginal1727

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I prefer the merc

Best start guys literally soo good lol

I’d probably save money and get the Rabbit Edition GTI in cornflower blue. But I would love a Golf R one day.

MY GOODNESS THE GOLF R LOOKS SO GOOOD Especially in the Blue

Saying sorry repeatedly was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

@JeffKing310

4 жыл бұрын

Yash Tamhane That’s what Canadians do. Sorry about that.

You guys totally deserve a sponsor or some sort of kickback from Sherwin Williams.

They’re both so nice. But apart from features, I would bet a buying decision for some comes down to the badge. I’d go for a Golf R (in a manual) for the performance, but I still wish we got the A hatch in the US.

I've actually been cross-shopping these 2 cars, comparing to my current A3 whose lease is up in a few months. I'm still torn on whether I want more power or more tech. Leasing rates are pretty abysmal for the R, so it may just come down to which one will be the better deal price-wise.

I really wish Mercedes offered the A-Class hatchback here in America, I absolutely love my a220 4matic sedan, but the hatchback would be great for the added practicality.

The important question: Is there a way to switch it from "Hey, Mercedes" to "K.I.T.T.! I NEED YA!!" ?

After a month of going back and forth with the two, Ive decided to go with the a250 amg line! the tech in the a250 is far more superior than the golf R. I know its not as fast but its very similar to the golf GTI - decent for daily driving. Its not like im going to take my Golf R on a track anyway. An ecu remap with custom catback will give a bit of uhmf to the a250 making the car more fun to drive. Picking up the new a250 in 3 days. I can't wait.

I wish we could get the bare bones Golf R in Canada like they do in Australia. Manual transmission & no infotainment system is just fine with me.

The digital gauge cluster in Jetta is 10.3 inches which is smaller than the one in Golf R at 12.3 inches.

you should compair it with the A35 + i think we should wait to the golf 8 which will be available in the end of the year

@HCD488

5 жыл бұрын

yes but first in a normal 150 HP version ...the GTI and the R will not be availble before july

Can we get this same comparison done again with the updated Golf(s) and the Mazda3 Turbo thrown in as well?

Love the channel! My one and only critique as a gti owner is the storage space comment on the R vs the A250 as the golf platform has nearly 25% more storage space over the merc. (seats down or up) Also the comment on the shifters was legit! They feel cheap and the first thing you buy for it is new black metallic paddles (easy to install and cheap since theres tons of options)

@jamesengelsman9369

5 жыл бұрын

The Golf R actually has less space than the other Golfs due to the AWD system as I understand it

@B-Rok88

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesengelsman9369 holy shit you actually replied. It goes down by 1 cubic foot when you switch to the R. Still nearly a 25% difference over the merc. I almost feel ashamed trying to correct you as you guys are my favorite car review channel. Much love from the states

@jamesengelsman9369

5 жыл бұрын

@@B-Rok88 My research is showing that the A250 has more space with the seats up and only slightly less when the seats are down. No worries about correcting us. I'd rather have it right for the future than be in denial

@B-Rok88

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesengelsman9369 52.7 cu ft on the R and 43 on the a250 hatch. Maybe it's a bit diff in the states who knows. Either way great video and you're the car reviewer so I'll back down knowing you've been researching cars longer :)

We have the new GLA in America as of now July 2020 as a 2021 model. I looked at one at the dealership, it's pretty awesome but I got a used 2017 instead.

I subscribed after seeing how they test boot space

I sold my S4 and got R 2019 toronado red!It is worth every penny plus some 👌

Should of waited the Mercedes A 35 AMG with the golf R tbh

That powder blue or baby blue is the same color that my 85 GMC Sierra Classic had from the factory.

How about an Audi A3 Quattro or S3 against the Merc A-class?

4:09 help 😂😂😂

Golf R for me. Too much fun to miss out on!!

I have the r with Apr stage 1 and Reso delete, perfect daily.

@darylaarons6625

4 жыл бұрын

TONY MELNIK I have a Audi S3 (same engine) also with a APR stage 1 and a resonator delete kit. Comfortable when you want it and sporty when you need it. Also removed the “piped in” sound as it no longer needs it with our set up ;)

Gotta remember a base merc basically comes with nothing decent

Nice job guys. . U kill me with the humor

Love this 😂cheers from the US

Another great video. As to the cars, while the Merc has a nicer interior, I think it's only 20 percent not a million percent. So all in, I'd take the R.

I’ve been itching to watch this video all day. Finally did while the grill heated up and with a drink in hand! Tough choice. Just put ‘em both in my driveway and call it a day.

LOL! what a great start to the show .